Strength, science and the rematch (Carnegie Conversations #4)

About this episode

This episode explores elite boxing performance and the role of strength, conditioning, and sports science in modern fight preparation.

In this episode of Carnegie Conversations, Tanya Arnold explores the world of elite boxing performance and how strength and conditioning, sports science, and biomechanics are shaping modern fight preparation. Joined by two-time world featherweight champion Josh Warrington, strength and conditioning coach Andrew Langford, and senior lecturer in sport and exercise biomechanics, Dr Alex Dinsdale (Leeds Beckett University), the discussion reveals what it really takes to perform at the highest level. Discover how Josh’s training has evolved into a data-led approach focused on building power, speed, conditioning, and recovery at the right time in camp. The panel breaks down the challenge of increasing punch power without losing endurance, managing fatigue, and making weight... while highlighting why collaboration between athlete, coach, and sport science is crucial. Listen now to learn how boxing, strength & conditioning, performance testing, and recovery come together to prepare for the rematch!

People in this episode

Host: Tanya Arnold

Guests: Josh Warrington, Andrew Langford, Dr Alex Dinsdale

Topics covered

• elite boxing performance
• strength and conditioning
• sports science
• biomechanics
• training evolution
• performance testing
• recovery

Keywords

• boxing
• strength conditioning
• performance testing
• recovery
• data-led training
• punch power
• endurance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Leeds Beckett University

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